Institute of Masters of Wine
Mollie Battenhouse MW is an accomplished wine professional with extensive experience in the industry, currently serving as a Master of Wine at the Institute of Masters of Wine since September 2015. In addition to this role, Mollie holds the position of National Director of Wine Education at Jackson Family Wines and has been an educator at the International Wine Center since 2003. Previous positions include Partner, Wine and Spirits at Preferabli, where innovative product discovery and recommendation software was developed for the wine and spirits industry, and Director of Sales and Business Development at VOS Selections. Mollie's career also encompasses consulting as a Wine Director for Maslow 6, working as a Sommelier at Tribeca Grill, and serving as Wine Director at Best Cellars. Mollie Battenhouse holds a Diploma from the International Wine Center, a Culinary Arts degree from The Culinary Institute of America, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Wesleyan College.
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Institute of Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is a membership organisation with an exceptional international reputation. For 70 years, its members – the Masters of Wine (MWs) – have been at the forefront of leadership and expertise in the world of wine. The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. MWs prove their comprehensive understanding of wine by passing the MW exam, recognised worldwide for its rigour and exacting standards. In addition to passing the exam, members must sign the code of conduct before they are entitled to use the initials MW. Today, there are 421 Masters of Wine based in 30 countries. The membership encompasses winemakers, sommeliers, buyers, journalists, shippers, consultants, academics, educators and more. There are 367 students from 40 countries on the 2023-24 MW study programme.